Across the largest four counties in North Texas Monday there were 54 more reported COVID-19 deaths and another 1,962 new reported cases of the virus. Meanwhile,.
Denton and Dallas counties do not report COVID-19 cases or deaths on Sundays.
Published February 28, 2021 •
Updated on February 28, 2021 at 9:52 pm
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Across Tarrant and Collin counties in North Texas on Sunday there were 21 more COVID-19 deaths and another 782 new reported cases of the virus.
Denton and Dallas counties do not report COVID-19 cases or deaths on Sundays.
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Details for Tarrant and Collin counties are below and are based on data reported Sunday, Feb. 28, by county officials, local health departments and the state health department.
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Dallas County health officials reported that 10 more people died from the novel coronavirus, bringing the countywide total to 2,951 confirmed deaths since tracking began in March 2020.
Health officials said Saturday’s deaths include:
A Dallas man in his 50s who had underlying high-risk health conditions
A DeSoto man in his 50s who had underlying high-risk health conditions
A Grand Prairie man in his 60s who had underlying high-risk health conditions
We are so appreciative of our local transportation partners who jumped at the opportunity to provide transportation to our residents who need assistance in arriving at Texas Motor Speedway, Denton County Judge Andy Eads said in a written statement. This effort is part of our mission to ensure everyone across all four corners of the county has access to transportation in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
To schedule a ride, people should call Denton County Transportation Authority customer service at 940-243-0077 as soon they receive a text, email or phone notification of their vaccination appointment.
Shuttle trips must be coordinated and booked with DCTA before arriving at one of the two shuttle hubs. The hubs are the DCTA Downtown Denton Transit Center, 604 E. Hickory St. in Denton, and the Hebron Station, 952 Lakeside Circle in Lewisville.